Dadswoodentoys
Grand Rapids, Michigan |
Announcement
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Welcome to Dads Wooden Toys.
I have fun things for both girls and boys.
I believe imagination is good.
That is why every thing here is all wood.
It's natural and nontoxic you see,
the way I think more things should be.
No chemicals paints or dyes
just wood with out any disguise.
My toys are simple yet real.
They don't have a cartoony feel
So come take a look at my wood figure zoo,
then buy some so you can have wood critters too.
Seeking a toy that is sure to please?
Try the shop sections for toy sorting ease.
If your favorite animal is not here
just tell me, and perhaps he'll appear.
I hope you like what you find in my store
make me a favorite and come back for more.
Joshua VanderKlok (Dad)
Announcement
** Hidden in one of listings is a gnome image if you find it send me a convo and receive a free e-book filled with free recipes, tutorials and crafts for kids. No purchase necessary.
Welcome to Dads Wooden Toys.
I have fun things for both girls and boys.
I believe imagination is good.
That is why every thing here is all wood.
It's natural and nontoxic you see,
the way I think more things should be.
No chemicals paints or dyes
just wood with out any disguise.
My toys are simple yet real.
They don't have a cartoony feel
So come take a look at my wood figure zoo,
then buy some so you can have wood critters too.
Seeking a toy that is sure to please?
Try the shop sections for toy sorting ease.
If your favorite animal is not here
just tell me, and perhaps he'll appear.
I hope you like what you find in my store
make me a favorite and come back for more.
Joshua VanderKlok (Dad)
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Reviews
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Charlotte on Apr 28, 2016
1 out of 5 starsUnfortunately, all I can say is AVOID, AVOID, AVOID! Have to leave an honest review here, and let others know of my awful experience with this store and its owner. I placed a simple order for two play swords with name engraving. The store promises orders will be shipped within 10 days. It is now months later and the owner never even bothered to make my order, let alone send it. He repeatedly ignored messages from me enquiring about the status of my order. I ended up having to open an Etsy Resolution Centre case. He then sent me one brief message (the only I would ever receive from him) to say he would make and send my order that day. That was a lie. He ignored messages from me, Etsy and PayPal, had to get a refund through PayPal. Update: Seller apologised and agreed to the PayPal refund and has said he will still send order.
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Jacquelyn on Mar 31, 2016
5 out of 5 starsFast shipping and great communication!! These were exactly what I needed but was afraid they would not come in time. The owner assured me they would....and they did! I used them as a cake topper and keepsake toy for a birthday cake!
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Kathleen on Feb 25, 2016
5 out of 5 starsI love the simplicity of these items and that they are so safe for children. These will become part of my manger scene.
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bnholl911 on Dec 26, 2015
3 out of 5 starsI ordered 4 items from this seller: the llama, a rhino, a unicorn and a walnut camel.
I would give the animals themselves 3.5 - 4 stars. They are really cute. I just thought the finish work could have been a bit better. (Glue coming out of the tail hole and some burrs around the edges.) But for the price I might be being a bit too picky.
I give the shop 2 stars.
- My order took forever to ship. Bought 11/24 and shipped 12/16.
- My 4 items were shoved into a small flat rate box with no protective wrapping.
- The head of the rhino I received had been snapped off and glued back on. (Maker said this was mistakenly shipped.)
- Owner was quick to reply to my complaints, apologetic and willing to work out a resolution. (Earned them the 2nd star.)![Joshua]()
Joshua responded on Feb 1, 2016
I thank you again for your business. I apologize again for your experience. I have only had about 3 poor reviews out of hundreds in my 7 years selling here on Etsy. I completely understand why your review was less than glowing. Not only did I make a huge mistake during the Christmas rush which caused me to delay your order but I accidentally shipped you the wrong rhino which was a damaged one that I meant to give to my own kids to color. Having fulfilled over a 1400 orders I have learned that my sturdy toys travel very safely in a flat rate box. But that is no excuse for the delay or mixup. Thank you for honesty in your review. I would be honored if I ever have the chance to show you what a more typical transaction is like. Josh
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Sherri on Dec 22, 2015
5 out of 5 starsLoved it! Perfect for small hands. My granddaughter liked it better than the vtech one because she likes to do the talking.
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Alison on Dec 21, 2015
5 out of 5 starsThe girls are having so much fun! It's such a well made set and I am sure it will be a great addition to our advent traditions. My girls were searching out baby Jesus the minute I opened the box! ❤️ You can just feel the love that was poured into the making of the pieces. Thank you Joshua!
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Kathleen on Dec 10, 2015
4 out of 5 starsThis a wonderfully simple Nativity set perfect for my young granddaughters. It replaces a beautiful priceless set painted by my mother that has become too big and heavy for me. It was shipped on time and I am happy with it.
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Victoria on Jan 13, 2015
5 out of 5 starsItem was as described and arrived in good time considering it was Christmas :)
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matushkap on Dec 30, 2014
5 out of 5 starsExcellent! Great workmanship - feels solid, smooth edges, nice wood. Perfect for a household where small children will be handling these pieces. To top it off, the set was delivered less than a week after it was ordered.
About Dadswoodentoys
How I started and why I do what i do.
So when I was searching to find
toys that were natural and good for the mind
I decided I'd just make some instead
Now you see where all of that led
I like that my toys say "life is what you make it"
not "whatever you find in the box, you must take it"
I enjoy the assurance that these toys won't conflict
with the values my family and I want to depict
when buying the latest of a cartoon craze
a parent is tied to the values they praise
if that character lies or sasses its dad
then I promote that to my little lad
The toys in my store don't come from a script
you can rest easy no values are shipped
Our toys come to you, a perfect blank slate
the lessons to learn are yours to create
I know natural things are generally good
that is why everything I make is wood
It's natural and nontoxic you see
the way I think more things should be
No chemicals paints or dyes
just wood without any disguise
I also enjoy the comforting fact
that my toys left anywhere long enough stacked
will eventually return into the ground
leaving nothing unhealthy that could be found
many new toys are destined to fill
a garbage dump somewhere disguised as a hill
even when thousands of years have past
those broken toys will continue to last
New toys it seems have one use intended
Very few are made to be open ended
I want my kids to actively play
so I avoid toys they would just watch most the day
When you give kids a toy that's hand made
it changes slightly how it gets played.
The toy is a toy but also a reminder
their mind is the actual toy and fun finder
the toy teaches kids that the things they may need
aren't always bought on a treadmill of greed
instead one must give their thinker a chance
to find the solution for their circumstance
The goals for this store are many yet one
ultimately I want kids to have fun
but also I want to be kind to the trees
not filling up landfills way up past our knees
Of course I hope to earn some money
a store that didn't now that would be funny
But profits are not my only concern
for happy bright kids I also yearn
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Shop members
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Joshua
Owner, Maker, Designer
I am single with 4 wonderful kids On them I am not taking bids I have an 10 yr old, 5 year old and 8 yr old twins each of them special no one of them wins. The toys every where made noise and light but I think the kids not the toys should be bright.
Shop policies
where wood becomes fun for girls and boys
I make toys after work but I really do scurry
to ensure that you'll get your toys in a hurry
My policies show you what I will do
you should also know I want to be true
to an honest and reasonable operation
so write me if you feel I'm in violation.
Accepted payment methods
- Money Order
- Check
Returns and exchanges
If your toys arrive but something is broke
that is a big deal and surely no joke
I know it's not your fault so you shouldn't pay
you didn't touch it while it came your way
Just send me an email and with it a pic
and I'll send a new toy seriously quick.
DISSATISFACTION REFUNDS:
If an unbroken toy arrives but for a reason
you do not want it, you find it unpleasin'
send me a box with the unwanted toy inside
I'll refund the money for the toy you denied
The shipping I still will need that YOU pay
But everything else I will send back your way.
Payment
I will wait for 6 days and then end the debate
I'll assume you forgot about your new toys
and give them to my own 1 girl and 3 boys
if for some reason you need extra days
send me a convo, we'll discuss the ways
to pay for the toy you decided you need
I'm willing to talk I'm not full of greed
Shipping
U.S. Mail will deliver with it's many convoys
If you need it sooner cause your in a hurry
or you want to track it cause you're prone to worry
just send me a note I don't mean to be funny
but often I'll do it for some extra money
When you place an order I try my best to
make it quickly and send it to you
1-9 days to ship is the norm
to stringent standards I try to conform
I will not ignore you as if I was lazy
but when life here gets super crazy
I may require a little more time
but I'll not fail to send for that is a crime
10 days before shipping is usually the max
That I might take and those are the facts